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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.05, 20,283.90 and 6,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.05, 20,283.90 and 6,027.27 is: 9,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.05 : 20,283.90 = 6,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.05/20,283.90 = 6,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.05x = 20,283.90 × 6,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.05x = 122,256,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,256,541.95/13,521.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.94

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